Reaper slip editing problem

[jaredistheman]

So this drummer i recorded wasn't exactly "on" and as i've been editing the drums i've noticed a lot of cymbal flamming (especially because he's playing 16th's on the ride while doing kick patterns that are pretty off).

The kick drum was stuffed with a comforter and therefore is fairly dead, and when highpassed can just barely be heard. I'm thinking the only solution to the cymabal flamming is to edit the kick seperately? Or will small cymbal flams not really be noticed able in a full mix? (this is the first time i've ever had a drummer this bad)

Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[darthjujuu]

i'd say do the kick separate. or better yet, if you have any MIDI samplers (aptrigga, kontakt, toontrack stuff) just use reagate to convert the kick track to MIDI.

 

[Ben Johnson]

As long as things are gated properly, you can get away with editing some things separately.

 

[jaredistheman]

Well everything is triggered. But when i edit the kick seperately the overheads go crazy with flamming. So it's kinda like one or the other. :/

 

[Ionei]

I can't really add to much to whats already said.
But i'll add this, be more of a cunt when you record someone.

I know drummers are absolute fucks and ALWAYS think they are right and tight, but usually they are not.
And they should be forced to play shit tight enough to not have shit like this happen when you are editing.